The average train between Hitchin and Paignton takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hitchin and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Paignton station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Hitchin to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Hitchin to Paignton train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hitchin and Paignton is 284 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Paignton via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 30m.